The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20
HERBERT'S FORTUNE.


possibly no one would have objected to
IL, had he acknowledged the right of
anyone else TO have will OF his own !;
but this he was by no means content to
do, being of the opinion, 1t seemed,
that he possessed the monopoly of the
article.
Herbert Langley did not often go
against his unele's will, but when he did,
then came the tug OF war.
Mr.. Turnbull had forbidden his
nephew. under pain OF his perpetual dis
pleasure, which meant dlsinheritance
and an end Of all intercourse between
them, even to dream OF a marriage with
Ethel Jarvis; and the young man had
quietly informed him that the said mar
riage had ceased to be matter of
dreams. and was very soon to be reality.
Consequently, open war was declared !:
Herbert was ordered to leave his uncie's
house at u moments notice. and Ger
trude Roddy, the orphan daughter of "a
distant relative, was Installed in his
place with all rights, present and pros
pectiye.
Herbert had saved Ethel Jarvis life.
In very heroic and pralseworthy man
ner, upon the occasion of u terrible boat
disaster, and he had become from that
moment the idol and hero OF the young
girls heart. 6
As for himself, although he affected to
think lightly of the deed, and turned
aside all expressions OF gratitude as I'M
called for. yet he must have secretly
placed high estimate on his conduct,
for he would accept nothing less than
the life he had saved for reward.
The two young people loved each
other faithfully and fondly, and as Her
Il t1fe te xytfh mr.
and angry haste. 1t was with deep
sense OF the old mans injustice burning
holly at his heart.
What right had he to bring me up
without profession, or other means OF
earning a livelihood, IL my position in his
business were not sure thing, ire
spectlye OF his wishes with regard to my
marriage, oranythlng elsey Even agood
trade would be boon now. As 1t is
Poor EthelW
Ethel kept house for her father In n
pretty little cottage that they rented
near Hastings, from the windows OF
which they had, upon one side. the most
superb OF ocean views; upon the other,
woodland scene of the loveliest hills
and daies In the world.
MIR. Jarvis was journalist whose
work WAS not nearly so remunerative as
II was hard and constant, lately his
health htld failed, and both mind amt
hand had demanded rest, In way thai
could not be denied.
Symptoms OF paralysis were evident
and Ethel, In great alarm, insisted that
her father should cease work.
Their little "rainyday' fund was
called into roquisltlon, and Ethel herself
obtained a clerkshlp In the town tele
graph ofilce--a position for Ghieh sht
had qualified herself In secrecy. for hei
father, gentleman by birth and edu
cation, looked with horror uron the idea
OF his lovely daughter increasing tieii
income by an ayocatien which called hel
from tile shelter OF her home.
She broke the news Of the step she hat
taken as gently as possible, laughing
nierrily at his old-fashoned objections
~ for so she styled them.-and conxlnt
from him an unwilling consent TO tina
wl.icll was indeed a necessity.
q Dear fathcr, your old,world notion
are mere prejudiees, In which take u
part. Anyway, It's only for a while
dear, for you know /: too, am OF a 1T
erary turn OF mind, and when that heaI
| OF scattered manuscript upstairs Is
metamorphosed into n successful book
then / will remember my duty to my
|
In the meantime must keep the poi
boiling by electricity"
still another use for tho magic fluid 7
he replied with smile; then sighed and
kissed the girls golden head, but offered
no more objections to her project
| Thus their affairs stood when Herbert
came and announced bis uncles
| decision.
A hot flush rose on Mr.. Jarvis pale
delicate face, and his fingers worked
my daughter shall never marry into
family where she will not be more than
welcome" he said haughtily.
II do not ask 1t, sir. have no family.
| My uncle has himself severed all connec-
ton between us, and henceforth l owe
him no duty. Your daughter Is my be-
! trothed wife, with your consent, and,
| please heaven, will soon make home
| which shall be worthy OF her"
1 He turned and caught her two hands
In his and drew herto his side.
Ethel, darling, ] have come to say
| good-by. must go away at once"
go away?" she gasped In surprise.
Yes; l cannot stay to struggle In
poverty. Ihaye an uncle In Australia
my fathers brother--who has often asked
me to Join him there.
"He Is rich. ! will now accept from
him gratefully the assistance l have
hitherto sighted.
THE sooner ! go, the sooner car
| return. dear love- rich, and able to make
| you happy. Ethel, darling, my shiI
sails tomorrow
! Tomorrow So soon All no; moi
tomorrow" And they plighted theil
troth anew and parted.
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/ For whom are you In mourning
Llnda?" asked Miss Gertrude Roddy, o.
her maid, as the latter braided the heavy
masses OF her lustrous black hair, ant
rolled II about her handsome head.
For my father, madam"
I" Has he been long dead?"
"No--oh no. 1t Is only nine months
since he died." the girl replied In a low
voice.
Nine months why, that Is nearly
year, / had put of mourning for m,
father by that time! p
i And the lady toyed with the rose rib
4 bons OF her dove-colored peignoir, ant
shook her head with gentle sigh.
II will wear my diamonds, Linda
Have you got them ready?'
Il Eyes, madam. But you requested m
| w JVt w AtAC 1sittt VI VII
sapphires with this wine-colored velvet
"oh, yes; SO did. ] think it viii b
charming"
" Shall I be admired, Lindai VIII
Colonel Raeburn admire one, do yol
thinkT'
He must be very deficient in taste
| he does not" the maid replied with
smile; your fan, madam"
1 ~ think SO myself" Gertrude IN
swered, regarding herself In the miro
with undisguised approval. "Herbcr
Langley was certainly very FOOLS
young man, and quite blind TO his Owl
interests"
And with shrug and q light laugl
she turned and swept away.
Miss Reddy appreciated her new maid
and valued highly the improvement Il
her own appearance since Linda Lyl
had had the selection and adjustment o
her toilettes.
She was In the habit Of treating he
rather differently from her former maids
having discovered that she was quite q
superior person for the station.
Her new maid puzzled her. She would
have been more puzzled, perhaps, hat